Author Archives: Tamise

Books 2015 – Books by Laura Andersen to buy now and look forward to…

Posted on 25th August 2015 by Tamise

On sale now – The Virgin’s Daughter: A Tudor Legacy Novel by Laura Andersen ‘Since the death of her brother, William, Elizabeth I has ruled England. She’s made the necessary alliances, married Philip of Spain, and produced a successor: her … Continue reading →

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News of a new Jane biography

Posted on 23rd August 2015 by Tamise

Historian Nicola Tallis has announced on Twitter, that she is currently writing a biography about Lady Jane Grey. The US rights to ‘Crown of Blood’ were sold to Pegasus in June. According to the Andrew Lownie Literacy Agency website: ‘Good … Continue reading →

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21st August 1553

Posted on 21st August 2015 by Tamise

‘Note, on mondaye the xxjst of August, it was appointed the duke with other shoulde have suffered, and all the garde were at the Tower; but howe soever it chaunced he did not; but he desired to here masse, and … Continue reading →

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Another book to look forward to in 2015

Posted on 20th August 2015 by Tamise

31 December 2015 – Henry vi, Margaret of Anjou and the Wars of the Roses: From Contemporary Chronicles, Letters and Records by Keith Dockray ‘Henry VI (1422-61), a man ‘more given to God and devout prayer than handling worldly and … Continue reading →

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Lady Jane article by Leanda de Lisle in ‘Royal Women’ magazine

Posted on 18th August 2015 by Tamise

Historian Leanda de Lisle, has an article about Lady Jane in a ‘Royal Women’ Collector’s Edition special from the makers of BBC History Magazine. According to the BBC History Magazine website, the magazine is ‘a compilation of the best articles … Continue reading →